San Diego, California Job Market Report
Active Listings
155
Avg Salary Range
$104K - $146K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
21%
H-1B Sponsors
16%
Top Roles in San Diego
Top Hiring Companies
Intuit
8 listings
Qualcomm
6 listings
Shield AI
4 listings
Maximus
3 listings
Booz Allen Hamilton
3 listings
UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health
3 listings
Northrop Grumman
2 listings
Kforce Inc
2 listings
Travel + Leisure Co.
2 listings
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 393 scored listings in San Diego.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
52%
Ambitious
(205 jobs)
30%
Overloaded
(119 jobs)
18%
Unrealistic
(69 jobs)
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Browse San Diego JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in San Diego?
There are 155 active job listings in San Diego, CA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 10,000.
What is the average salary in San Diego?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in San Diego is $104K to $146K. Median salary sits at $110K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of San Diego jobs are remote?
0% of active San Diego listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in San Diego?
The average ghost probability across scored San Diego listings is 21%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in San Diego?
The most active employers in San Diego include Intuit, Qualcomm, Shield AI, Maximus, Booz Allen Hamilton. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.